Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 61, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 July 1930 — Page 2

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TREE SQUATTER, NOW UP WEEK. LEADING NATION Palmer McCloskey Insists He Will Outlast All His Rivals. TJv? ancient gag about seven days making one weak 'or week) is chiefly hocey. Palmer McCloskey, 14, epostulated from his tree at 328 North Temple avenue, where today he rounded out the first week of a tree-squatting endurance test. McCloskey. dean of the dozen or more limb sitters in Indianapolis, went on to say that hell be in his tree as long as there’s another youth in the city parked on a limb. When the others come down. Palmer says he'll also descend. Today Palmer was champion of tree aitters, having surpassed the record of a Kansas City < Mo.) youth, who remained aloft 15S hours. At noon Palmer completed his 168th hour in the tree. Warren Winzenread, 12-year-old Bherman drive branch bunker, Palmer's closest competitor, who went into his tree at 6 p. m. last Tuesday, said lie would stay on in his tree, despite his family moving away from the neighborhood Wednesday. Becoming Hazardous /?*/ f niftd Pres • CHICAGO, July 21— Tree-sitting, the craze of youth that has spread from coast to coast in little more than a week, w£s listed today as one of the hazardous "occupations." Danger from live wires that loop trees, the hazard of tumbling out while asleep or fatigued and the parental paddle, were gaining the upper hand throughout the treesitting belt with the prospect that many of the "‘endurance blights" would come to a quick and ignominious end. Many youths who had promised at first they would "sit until September’’ came down over the week-end when parents read the hazards advanced by scientists and industrialist*. Insistence that the youthful "endurances'’ not miss their Saturday night bath accounted for a few, but parental admonitions backed up with razor straps and hickory switches accounted for many more. Notable among those who made ••forced landings" were Jack Richards and Bill Kearney. Kansas City, sitters who sat for many days and laid claim to the "world s record." On the west coast, however, where tree-sitting is comparatively new. Salvadore Scarpitta Jr- Hollywood's entry, remained in the air under difficulties with a toothache. A dentist made one "contact” and reported relief, but several more were in prospect. In El Paso, Tex.. Cecelia Schwartau. 10. remained in her tree in the fifth day and claimed the "world's record for girls. ' Defies Commissioners /! ( mlid l’rr SOUTH BEND. Ind.. July 21 Jimmy Sugonits, 14. who has withstood the rigors of hot dogs, lemon pie. watermelon and temperature of IG4 dfgrees, passed his 144th hour in a tree on the courthouse lawn at noon today without being ordered eff the premises by the county commissioners. The commissioners, after threatening drastic action unless refueling merchants kept their hamburger signs off the courthouse lawn today, gave a sort of evasive consent to Jimmy to stay up, after his father assumed responsibility for any accidents. Jimmy's choice of a tree in the heart of the city brings him hundreds of spectators every day who watch him read, eat his pie and hamburgers and play his radio.

FINDING OF EXPLOSIVE IS PROBED BY POLICE Bottles Marked “Nitroglycerin" Discovered in Old Desk. A large quantity of what appears to be nitroglycerin was found at the Carl Shank auction house, 25 North Alabama street, today in a child’s writing desk, sent to the auction house for sale. The desk had been stored at 3339 West Michigan street for more than a year, an aged man who owned it having died. A can marked ' high explosives" was in the desk, and several bottles, apparently containing nitrogycerin. also were found. Police were Careful in handling the bottles and planned to ask aid of chemists to determine their true nature this afternoon. Residents at the house where the desk had been stored were unable to give any explanation. WOMAN HURLED FROM AUTO FALLS ON BOY Minister, Wife and Another Hurt When Car Strikes Culvert. Jfw Times Special CLAY CITY, Ind.. July 21.—The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Oberholzer of Clay City and a small boy with a group wading in Otter creek were injured when the automobile driven by the minister struck a culvert. Mrs. Oberholzer was hurled from the machine, striking the boy. The minister suffered fractures of three ribs, and severe lacerations of his head and lace. His wife was cut and bruised. The boy was only slightly hurt. The automobile was badly damaged. all wheels being broken off and the engine torn loose. LOVE THEFT ALLEGED Night Worker Charges Landlord With Alienating Wife. t'j Timn special SOUTH BEND. Ind. July 21 William J. Clark, who • works at night, asks SIO,OOO damages from Joseph Tepfenhart. alleging alienation of affections of his wife. Mrs. Emma Clark. According to the complaint, Tepfenhart induced the Clarks to rent a house from him. reserving a room for his use. Clark charges that while he was at work, Kepfenhart courted Mrs. Clark and finally she ordered her husband to leave, telling him she had more love for the landlord because he had money and the fume to entertain km

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A Few Inhabitants of the Big Top

Taking the census of a circus the size of Ringling Brothers and Br.rnum & Bailey combined is no small task even though the recorders find all for whom they seek within the aera of the the acres covered by the tents of the canvas city. In this moving municipality such a procedure is pursued once each month throughout the entire cir-

RAIN AT ONCE OR CORN FAILS Continued Dry Period Menaces Indiana. LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 21.—Immediate rainfall is needed to save Indiana’s corn crop, which is now at the critical stage, C. J. Borum of the federal bureau of agricultural statistics declares. Throughout a large part of the state the crop already is suffering badly, but in the northeastern section, where rains have been frequent, the com has not been badly damaged, Borum said. Many millions of dollars damage has been done all crops this summer because of continued dry weather. On July 1 the condition of all crops was reported 7 per cent lower than at the same time last year and considerably below the five-year average, according to Borum.

LEGION SETS RECORD Highest Membership Figure in History Reported. The greatest strength in membership in the history of the American Leeion was recorded on the books of the national treasurer at headquarters here today, when the total ran over 846.000. which is larger than in 1920. when the preceding high mark was 845,186. A check for $1,114 from the California department was received today. but is not yet counted in the total because the membership cards have not been received. When the California package is counted the total membership will be more than 847.500. The high mark was reached when cards and money were received as follows: New York,’ 756, and Illinois, 535. MOTHER AROUSED OVER MOVING CHILD'S GRAVE - - - Dead Disturbed at Frankton to Clear Way for New Road. Bu Timet Special ANDERSON, Ind.. July 21.—Moving the grave of a child interred in the Sigler cemetery at Frankton will cause a suit here unless the anger of a mother is appeased. Trouble started when Mrs. Rose Penwell learned that the body of Leslie Webb, her child by a former marriage, had been dug up and moved to another part of the cemetery without her knowledge and in the absence of a permit from Madison county authorities. The disinterment resulted from building of & road through the cemetery. Robert Lineberry. one of the three men who were said to have relocated the grave, declared the removal was made to clear a route for the road. He made a statement to Oswald Ryan, prosecuting attorney. Ryan intimated after he heard Lineberry s story that there was no wrongful intent in persons who moved the grave and said there would be no prosecution. He suggested that the persons who participated in the moving provide a suitable marker for the grave in its new location. Train Abandonment Fought Bu Timet Special WORTHINGTON. Ind . July 21. Hearing is being held here today on the petition of the Pennsylvania railroad to discontinue two trains now being operated on its Indian-apolis-Vincennes division. Calvin Mclntosh, public service commission member, is presiding at the hearing. Among cities on the division opposing the train abandonment tt* most active is Spencer.

cus season. Three men begin operations very early in the morning and usually require the entire day to complete their task. The last census of the greatest show on earth disclosed a population of 1,619 men, women and children; 700 horses, herds of elephants and zebras, and 1,017 wild animals. The greatest increase over past seasons is evidenced in the number of people. This is explained by the fact that many new features have been added, while others have been enlarged. The human side of the personnel has been increased by approximately one hundred, giving the big show more than 800 men and women arenic artists. Gigantic means are employed to feed this city of spangles. More than 4,000 meals are served daily to its people alone in the vast canvas hotel of the big show. Practically all purchases of foodstuffs are made daily and in the particular city in which the circus is to exhibit. The average daily expense of running the commissary department is over $3,000. Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey combined will exhibit in Indianapolis Friday, July 25.

PHI PELTS CONVENE Fraternity Observes Silver Anniversary Here. Sightseeing tours of the city and athletic events occupied attention today of the 350 delegates attending the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity's silver anniversary convention here. Addresses of welcome from Albert Stump, attorney, who represented Mayor Reginald Sullivan, and from C. V. Gilgrist, Indianapolis, national vice-president, were heard prior to a business session at the Severin this morning. Dwayne Miller, Wabash, national president, is presiding at the convention sessions. Golf, tennis and swimming were on the program this afternoon and an “air” dance at the Curtiss-Wright hangar, Mais Hill airport, was scheduled tonight. Organization of new chapters at St. Petersburg. Fla., and Bloomfield and Decatur, Ind., was reported today. Officers will be elected at the final business session Wednesday. ASKS TO BE LOCKED UP Man Walks Into Police Station and Confesses to Bigamy. Walking into police headquarters this morning, Milo Stockberger, 35, of 1028 Ashland avenue, informed officers that he is a bigamist and asked to be locked up. Police slated him for vagrancy, and investigated. Later bigamy charges were filed, accusing him of wedding Hazel Scott in December, 1927, and Naomi Johnson in July, 1928, without obtaining a divorce.

‘Me Die Soon? Bah! ’ Says Old Turk: ‘l’m Immortal ’

Bu United Press x JEW YORK. July 21.—Zaro Agha. the 156-year-old visitors from IN Turkey, who had to leave his 66-year-old wife behind because she was too old to make the trip, hung up anew endurance record today. He passed his 57,133 consecutive day without a drink. Zaro’s reputation as n total abstainer is based on fact, as cameramen learned Sunday while he was posing for them. Someone offered him a bottle of whisky. “No, no, r. 0,” shouted Zaro in his best Turkish. “It would make me sick. It would make my head dizzy and I would fall dowm.” The aged Turk gave a good demonstration of his vitality by posing for hours in the broiling sun and coming through the ordeal unwilted.

He was examined by a physician who said he saw no reason to doubt the claim that Zaro is 156 years old. and said he probably would live another fifteen or twenty years. Zaro thought that prediction a trifle pessimistic. “Yah, yah.” he said, smiling in a satisfied manner at the result of the examination. “It is as I said. I shall live forever." Today Zaro was to o® turned over to a whole clinic of doctors. Specialists were to examine the heart that has been pumping blood ever since the American revolution, and dentists were to study the gums that giew three, sets of teeth. Likely as hot, time specialist will suggest that Zaro would be a lot better off w*Uh his tdfeils out, __ t . . .

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DETROIT READY FOR BALLOT ON MAYORJECALL Bitter Campaign to Close Tonight With Barrage of Radio Appeals. Bu T nittd Press DETROIT, July 21.—Probably the most bitter and intensive political campaign In the city’s history drew to a hectic close today. With less than twenty-four hours remaining before the voters go to the polls to register a “yes” or "no” vote for the recall of Mayor Charles Bowles, leaders of the rival factions tonight will fire their final word volleys by radio, stump speeches and advertisements. Mayor Bowles andhis chief political aid, John Gillespie, are hopeful and confident that their numerous radio appeals have disproven the charges of their political foes that the city hall is linked with the underworld and that the present administration is mismanaged and in chaos. Forecast Victory Likewise, proponents of the recall, headed by Walter B. Cary, today expressed themselves confident they have uncovered enough police department and city hall skeletons to bring them victory. Editorial counsel to the elecorate given by \he Detroit Free Press said: "We feel the voters of Detroit will be making a reckless gamble with fortune unless they recall Mr. Bowles on Tuesday so that they may put in his place some man who can be depended upon to become a competent, conscientious executive and place the city government back on its feet. Public Duty Presented The Detroit News said: ‘‘Tomorrow the voters will pass judgment. It is an election of great importance to Detroit. "Play your role, according to the best dictates of your judgment..” The Detroit Daily said: "This newspaper believes that it has performed its public duty when it urges you to vote according to the dictates of your individual conscience. “Just as soon as Detroit gets away from the oppression of dictatorial newspapers and greedy, wealthy, corrupt politicians, Detroit will be a better, busier town. Vote as you think—but vote!”

AGED PAUPER AWAITS FATE Poorhouse Firebug May Be Adjudged Insane. Bu Timet Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., July 21.—George Brown, 70-year-old Montgomery county poorhouse inmate for twenty-five years, will appear in circuit court Friday when it will be determined whether he shall be committed to a hospital for the insane. The aged man admits setting fire to buildings at the poorhouse, including a poultry house, which was destroyed a few weeks ago w’ith a loss of SI,OOO. He also confessed setting fira to a $6,000 bam several months ago and had expressed to other inmates a wish that the dormitory bum, as “there are too many people there.” Bert Dunbar, poorhouse superintendent, said he had considered Brown feeble-minded for several years. 6 DIE HHIR CRASH British Plane Hits Side of Hill Near London. Bu United Press LONDON, July 21.—A passenger plane en route from Croydon airdrome to Le Touquet, a French resort, crashed into a Kentish hillside about twenty miles from London today, killing all sir of the occupants. The plane carried a distinguished and titled passenger list, among whom was Viscountess Ednam, daughter of the duke of Sutherland and wife of the wealthy Viscount Ednam. Viscountess Ednam was a close friend of the prince of Wales. Bandit Gets $945 Bu United Brest MARION, Ind., July 21.—A bandit obtained $945 at the Paramount theater here Sunday night after following a girl cashier to the main office where he held up the manager and the girl.

OE KALB TAXES LOWEST PAID AMONG GROUP Figures Announced Cover Northeastern Indiana Counties. Dc Kalb county, the second largest of the northeastern Indiana counties in population, and third highest in valuation, had the lowest per capita tax rate of the group in 1029, it is shown in figures prepared by the Indiana Taxpayers' Association. The group comprises Steuben, Dc Kalb, Noble, Whitley, La Grange and Kosciusko counties. The total oi all taxes in De Kalb, per capita, was $41.97 and the county taxes alone were $8.78 per capita. In order of increase, other counties had the following per capita taxes: Le Grange, $51.97, of which $11.72 were county taxes: Whitley, total $52.69, county, $11.66; Noble, total, $53,133 county, $12.90; Steuben, total, $53.38, county, $12.14; Kosciusko, total, $59.42, county, $12.33, Kosciusko county was valued higher for taxation purposes than any of the others. Its valuation was placed at $57,057,146 with a per capita of $2,090. Steuben county had the lowest valuation with a total of $25,034,920 and $1,867 per capita. Other counties in the group were listed as follows: Noble, $45,465,450 total, and $2,041 per capita ; De Kalb, $42,036,345 and $1,659; Whitley, $30,405,160, and $1,911; La Grange, $28,872,310, and $2,094. Kosciusko Pays Most Total taxes per capita were higher in Kosciusko than the other counties, the figures showed. Each person paid a total of $59,42, of which $12.33 were county taxes. The next highest was Noble county with a total per capita taxation of $53.83 and county taxes of $12.90. Steuben residents paid total taxes of $53.38 each and county taxes of $12.14. Whitley county taxes totaled $52.69 per capita, of which $11.66 were county taxes. Taxes in Lagrange county totaled $51.97 per capita, of which $11.72 were county taxes. The aggregate of taxes collected in each of the counties was as follows: Kosciusko. $1,623,312 total, of which $336,637 were county taxes; Noble, $1,199,034 total,' $287,341 county; De Kalb, $1,044,364 total, $218,588 county; Whitley, $838,288 total, $185,471 county; La Grange, $716,505 total, $161,684 county; Steuben, $715,709 total, $162,726 county. Valuation Low, Levy High Although Steuben was the poorest county of the group in point of total valuation its county tax rate was the highest ox the group. The rate in De Kalb in 1929 was 65 cents per SIOO as compared to 56 for La Grange, the second poorest county in the group. County tax rates for other members of the group according to their order of increasing total valuations were: Whitley, 61 cents; De Kalb, 52 cents; Noble, 63.2 cents; Kosciusko, 59 cents. Kosciusko end La Grange counties each gave 29 cents of their county rates to the general fund, De Kalb county’s rate for the general fund was 28 cents; Steuben, 30 cents; Whitley, 26, and Noble, 24.5 cents. Whitley county paid the lowest cost per mile for its road construction in 1929, spending $143 per mile as compared to $214 for De Kalb, $286 each for Kosciusko and La Grange, S2BB for Steuben and $315 for Noble. Teacher Resigns ANDERSON, Ind., July 21.—Miss Betty Miller has resigned as kindergarten supervisor in the Anderson public schools and will accept a similar position at Ft. Wayne. Her successor has not been named.

BOYHOOD SWIMMING PAL OF RILEY DIES

Will S. Meek Buried in Greenfield Cemetery on Sunday. While children swim in the new “swimming hole” on Brandywine creek in Greenfield today, residents of that city and acquaintances of James Whitcomb Riley mourn a mound in the Greenfield cemetery where a man was buried Sunday who swam with Riley in the days of the “Old Swimmin’ Hole.” The man is Will S. Meek, 72, of 1233 Grand avenue, Indianapolis. He died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Christian church of Greenfield. Several weeks ago Mr. Meek on the occasion of the opening of the modem $35,000 “swimmin’ hole” at Greenfield related to The Indianapolis Times, how he and Riley basked on the bank of the old “hole.” Illness prevented him from attending the celebration in memory of Riley and the “Old Swimming Hole,” when the new pool was dedicated. Mr. Meek’s father, Jared Meek, was the first white child born in Greenfield. Survivors of the man who swam with Riley in the pool made famous in poem are: The widow, Mrs. Marie Meek, two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Beggs and Martha Jane Meek, both of Indianapolis; two sons, William E. Meek, Indianapolis, and George W. Meek of St. Louis, Mo. France Suffers Bad Storms Bu United Press PARIS, July 21.—Storms in the English channel and along the Atlantic coast, heavy rains in the interior and deep snows on the Italian frontier were among the weather disturbances reported in France during the week-end. Hotel Manager Chosen Bjj Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., July 21.—Arthur R. Dickinson, who operated the Grand hotel here several years, has been appointed manager of the Antlers hotel, Indianapolis. The new hotel is one of the Pick-Wenzel chain. llwill be formally opened about Sept. 1.

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Only a mediocre swimmer, George Geckler Jr. (right) went to the aid of Mrs. Oneida Perryman (left), when she began drowning in Big Eagle creek, at Fifty-fourth street, Sunday afternoon. His heroism cost Geckler his life. Tugging her to safety, his own strength was spent, and he sank in deep water.

FIVE DIE IN STATE AS DROWNING TOLL

Three Others Lose Lives Over Week-End in Auto Accidents. By United Press Drownings claimed a heavy toll in Indiana over the week-end. Although highways were crowded with automobile loads of Hoosiers seeking relief from temperatures that were around 100 degrees, few fatalities were reported. George W. Geckler Jr., 20, was the season’s fifth drowning victim in Indianapolis. He lost his life just after rescuing a friend from drowning. A strong current in the St. Joseph river pulled Harry Repp, 6, to his death near Ft. Wayne. Walter Colek, 24, was drowned in a park swimming pool at Gary. Young- Swimmer Dies Swimming in a gravel pit was fatal to Claude Vardanian, 17, of near Muncie, drowned while swimming in a gravel pit. Mrs. Margaret Moore, 71, was drowned when she fell into the Mississinewa river near Matthews. Euel P. Spicer, 26, Danville, 111., was injured fatally when the. automobile in which he was riding overturned on state road 28 near Odell. Lawrence Zook, 20, Dublin, was killed instantly when his automobile plunged down a fifty-foot embankment. Anderson Grocer Succumbs Walter Staggs, 43, a grocer, is dead at Anderson of an intestinal infection believed due to water which he drank while on a trip in the south. Elizabeth Tomachini, 8 months old, East Gary, was fatally injured when the automobile driven by her father, Stephen Tomachini, collided with another. Walter Zirkle, 52, Mechanicsburg blacksmith and widely known horticulturist, died of injuries suffered when gasoline exploded while he was placing a steel tire on a wagon wheel.

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MAN, 75, DENIED BRIDE OF 15, TAKES MOTHER New Romance Flowers When Law Halts December-May Union. £V/ Times Special ;-4£\ VERNON, Ind., July 21.—Illinois authorities have put an end to an ill conceived romance, a marriage wfiich was prevented here when Posey county authorities refused a license to Marcellus Bowers, 75-year-old olind man, and Miss Rosa Lee, 15. The girl’s mother, Mrs. Lolia Fiies, 51, has since become the oride of Bowers. The three were residents of McLeansboro. 111. After failure to obtain a license here, the couple and the girl’s mother, who favored the marriage, sought permits at Mt. Vernon, 111., and also at East St. Louis in that state. Finally the case came to the attention of Judge David J. Underwood of Hamilton county, 111., and he committed Miss Lee to the state school for girls. The wedding of her mother and powers followed. The mother is partially blind.

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twice the courage of the individual with a bulldog jaw. Dr. Abram Hoffman, Northwestern university, explained that both types of chins were traceable to “mouth breathing” during infancy. “Character reading through analysis of facial features is impossible,” he said. SPIRITUALISTS MEET Indiana Association Session Opens at Camp. Bu Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., July 21.—The thirty-ninth annual meeting of the Indiana Association of Spiritualists, which opened Saturday at its center, Camp Chesterfield, five miles east of here, will continue until Aug. 31. Among headliners on the program are Arthur Ford, Houdini code medium: the Rev. Etta Bledsoz, Santa Cruz, Cal., and Mrs. Laura Pruden, Cincinnati, slate writing medium. Officers of the association are Dr. Myron H.. Post, president: Rubie Smith, vice-president; Susie Brown, treasurer, and Mabel Riffle, secretary, all of Anderson. Trustees are Joseph McDaniels, Knightstown; Alvah Hamilton, Chesterfield, and Arthur R. Riffle, William Dennis, Thomas Bronnenberg and Ed Jarrett, all of Anderson. BOND ISSUES FOR FOUR COUNTY ROADS SOLD Union Trust Company Bid Accepted; rremium Is Offered. Offering the highest premiums on four county road bond issues, the Union Trust Company was awarded the issues today by C. E. Robinson, county treasurer. Three other firms who bid on the bonds were: Fletcher American Company, Inland Investment Company and the Campbell Company. The amount of the winning bids, title and premium: John Cooper et al., county unit road bonds, $103,000, with $Bl3 premium; Samuel T. Moore et al., $161,500, with $1,077 premium; John F. Clarke et al., $153,400, with $1,057 premium, and J. Otis Carret al., $73,000, with $631 premium. The bonds are dated July 1, 1930, and bear 4!i per cent per annum, with the first series maturing on May 15, 1931. Shoots Rumanian Official Bu United Press BUCHAREST, Rumania, July 21. —A youth believed to be a student seeking revenge for the government’s recent strong measures against anti semetic excesses, entered the ministry of the interior today and fired three shots at Constantin Angelescu, acting minister. Aengelescu was gravely wounded.

Heave Ho! Bu United Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 21.—Harry Bonds will have a lot of explaining to do when he arrives home in Chicago Bonds decided to cool off Sunday while atop Pikes’ peak —the temperature w’as 80—and joined in a snowball battle. A cold pellet struck him on the right eye. When he recovered consciousness, he wasn’t worried about the injury. "But who is going to believe me?” he asked.

JULY 21, 1930

MERCHANT COP : IS KIDNAPED BY THREEROBBERS Leaps From Car of Bandits After Holdup; Trio Is Held as Suspects. Kidnaped by three robbers at 2 this morning, Earl Hatfield, 23. special patrol service operator, was robbed by the three and leaped from their moving car on a country road. Morris Fenney, 21, of 923 North Pennsylvania street; James Cahill, 22, of 1141 West Thirty-first street, and Paul Sparks, 24, of 1317 West Thirty-first street, were arrested charged with robbery after alleged identification as the robbers and kidnapers. Hatfield told police he was sitting in an automobile at Thirtieth street and Northwestern avenue, talking with Miss Lucille Ferling, 21, of 2340 College avenue, when the three men drove up. After making an insulting remark the three stopped thcir-car and Hatfield engaged in a fight with them. Miss Ferling drove to police headquarters for aid. When police reached the scene with the girl Hatfield and the men were gone. The three had forced.- 1 Hatfield into their car and drov? into the country three miles wer of the Indianapolis Country ClV>, where they robbed him of $3.10 aid a cigar lighter, he said. He leaied from the car when the driver slaved down in passing another car he said. Fenney was arrested whet Imparked his car on the wrong side of Meridian street at Tenth street and when Miss Ferling and Hatfield identified the car. Police say he had the stolen cigar lighter. Motorcycle policeman Harold Morton made the arrest.

CIGAR STORE OWNER IS REPORTED KIDNAPED Son Escapes From Abductors and Notifies Illinois Officials. Bu United Press PEORIA, 111., July 21.—William O. Urban, reputedly wealthy cigar store owner, was kidnaped while en route to Peoria from his summer home at Alva, 111., today. His son, Willard, 15, escaped from the abductors and notified authorities. Peoria police believe that Urban was kidnaped either for ransom or because of possible trouble connected with his alleged operation of a baseball pool. Urban was stopped by four or five men in another automobile .who forced him into their motor car. Two of the kidnapers remained in Urban’s automobile with the son. They drove the automobile to a cornfield near the Urban summer home, where Willard was pushed out.

GIRL BABY ARRIVES AT MARCONI HOME Italian Queen May Be Godmother to Wireless Inventor’s Child. Bu United Press CIVITA VECHIA, Italy, July 21. The marchioness Maria Cristina Marconi, who the inventor of wireless telegraphy married in 1927, gave birth to her first child, a girl, at Odescarchi palace here Sunday. Queen Helena will act as god- t mother to the little girl when the christening ceremonies are held this week, it was understood. The child will be named Maria Electra Elena Anna Marconi. Electra also is the name of Marconi’s yacht on wnich recently he conducted trans-oceanic radio-tele-, phonic exp*-. iments. Marconi has a son and two da ugh-, ers by his first marriage in 1905.

SPURNED ACTRESS TO ‘BEGIN LIFE ANEW’ Joan Chalmers, Would-Be Suicide, to Leave Married Men Alone. Bu I tilted Press HOLLYWOOD, Cal., July 21. Joan Chalmers, vaudeville actress, who tried to end her life after a broken love affair with a married film player, began her “second life” today—with men left out. Recovered from the effects of the poision she took, the actress declared she will take her romance with Walter Miller philosophically. “That’s the last marred man I’ll go with,” she asserted. “That’s a great idea,” replied Miller, reconciled with his wife and child, when he learned her plans. Miss Chalmers said Miller _ promised to get a divorce anch marry her, but retracted when his wife would not consent. PARK BALLROOM BURNS Damage at South Bend Amusemrnt Center Placed at $56,000. Bu United Press SOUTH BEND, July 21.—Fire of ’ undetermined origin destroyed the ballroom at Playland park, amusement center, early today, with a damage estimated at $50,000. Mu*; sical instruments valued at $6,000 were lost in the fire. Delay on Minesota Judge Bu United Press . _ WASHINGTON, July 21.—President Hoover informed Senator Schall (Rep., Minn.) at the White House today he does not intend to fill the new Minnesota federal judgship until the December session of congress. No reason for the delay was given.

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